Trimming duet

The final stretch of winter break was full of busy days at the house. Sean was at work all day every day, and Mickey came out often and even worked New Years Eve and day.

The bench and storage system was built in the mudroom; it's waiting for some hooks and a coat of paint to finish it off. Beadboard is also up in the mudroom, adjoining bathroom, and master bath; some of it is visible here in the mudroom.
The library book shelves have been started. The shelves have been cut, and everything will be assembled once they're painted.
Mickey started the cherry mantle using lumber milled from the lot. It still needs several pieces across the top, and it should look fantastic once the wood is stained.
The back side of the kitchen peninsula has been covered with birch and cherry paneling.
The stairs are finished now that they have thick, craftsman spindles. This is the view of the stair well from the front entry.
This is the top of the stairs in the loft.
Sean and our buddy Don spent a morning cutting and setting tile in the laundry room; Sean finished the room by building a counter using some leftover tiles from the mudroom and grouting everything in.
With luck, the painter can come soon. Once he's at work, the home stretch is in sight.